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10 PDG

1998 Caterham Super 7

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,501 mi
Last recorded20,501 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Caterham Super 718,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 PDG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 20,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 20,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 20,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 20,463 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 20,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,949 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,167 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 18,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 18,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,984 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,754 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 16,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,749 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 13,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,674 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,495 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 10,495 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,541 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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10 PDG is a 1998 Caterham Super 7 in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 18,383 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 PDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 10 PDG registered?

10 PDG is a 1998 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is 10 PDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 PDG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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